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National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPRA) Legacy Data Archive: 1944-1982 Exploration and Seismic Data

The National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPRA) Legacy Data Archive contains geological and geophysical data collected during two extensive exploration programs, operated first by the U.S. Navy (1944-1953) and later by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) (1974-1982). This dataset includes records from 36 test wells, 45 core tests, and over 12,000 line miles of seismic data, along with a wide array of analyses and documents generated during the exploration of the NPRA. The archive serves as a vital resource for understanding the geophysical characteristics of the NPRA region and supports ongoing and future research. Future updates will replace low-resolution images with higher-quality versions, provide Section 508-compliant documents, cross reference data with the USGS Core Research Center and further documentation in this metadata.

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Author(s) United States Geological orcid
Publication Date 2023-10-01
Beginning Date of Data 1944-01-01
Ending Date of Data 1981-12-31
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DOI https://doi.org/10.5066/P13KJR2T
Citation Geological, U.S., 2023, National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPRA) Legacy Data Archive: 1944-1982 Exploration and Seismic Data: U.S. Geological Survey data release, https://doi.org/10.5066/P13KJR2T.
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Metadata Date 2025-02-11
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